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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Thinking about what the marlin can see deep in the water, how does Santiago recall his own vision years ago?
(a) He remembers that horses are blind at night.
(b) He recalls being able to see in total darkness.
(c) He remembers he once had night vision like a cat.
(d) He recalls not ever seeing well after the sun went down.

2. After many tries to get the marlin alongside the skiff, what does Santiago reach for?
(a) His harpoon.
(b) Another bite of flying fish.
(c) His water bottle.
(d) His large casting net.

3. Obviously a very large fish that is caught on Santiago's line. What does the fish do all night long?
(a) Tries to pull the boat under the water.
(b) Chases the flying fish.
(c) Pulls the boat farther out to sea.
(d) Comes to the surface from time to time.

4. Why do the other fishermen think of the sea in the masculine, el mar?
(a) They see it as a generous man.
(b) They take shark livers from the sea.
(c) They see it as a dangerous enemy.
(d) They like to think of themselves being as strong as the sea.

5. What idea does Santiago have to help tire the marlin out?
(a) Raising the sail when the wind blows in the opposite direction.
(b) Catching more dolphin and making them pull against the marlin.
(c) Tying off the line and rowing in the opposite direction.
(d) Lashing the oars across the stern of the skiff to increase drag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amusing thing does the old man say to the fish as the fish begins to come nearer the skiff?

2. How does he know which way to sail?

3. How does Santiago imagine Joe DiMaggio would be able to do what he is doing with the marlin?

4. What effect did his movement and the hot sun during the day have on Santiago?

5. What does the old man do to prepare for the arrival of the shark?

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